Cara Mund, the first Miss America from North Dakota, faced threats and challenges during her 2024 campaign for the state’s House seat. As a pro-choice Republican, Mund received messages wishing infertility upon her for her beliefs, but she remained steadfast in her support for abortion rights and limited government.
The closure of the only clinic performing elective abortions in North Dakota and the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs case pushed Mund to run for office. Despite being a late entrant in the 2022 election as an independent, she garnered a significant 37 percent of the votes against a GOP incumbent. In 2024, Mund ran as a Republican underdog, raising significantly less campaign funds than her opponent who received a Trump endorsement.
Mund’s campaign faced pushback from North Dakota Republicans, with prominent figures hesitant to support her for fear of political retribution. Despite the challenges, Mund listened to and amplified the stories of women in North Dakota denied healthcare, feeling like a winner just by running. She was named the “Best ND Politician” by the readers of the Bismarck Tribune.
Following the campaign, Mund joined a large law firm, determined to face new and bigger challenges ahead. Reflecting on her journey, she emphasized the importance of continuing to grow and face challenges rather than peaking at a young age. Mund’s perseverance and dedication to her beliefs highlight her as a strong and resilient figure in North Dakota politics.
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